Dark-eyed Junco

[Bill Dix]

I came across some images from last winter, including this female Junco taken on an overcast day after a February snowstorm. C&C appreciated.

D7000, 700mm, ISO 200, 1/800s @ f/6.3 manual.

[Randy Stout]

Bill:

The bird is sweet looking, like that it is perched up on a bit of snow.

I might try to tease out a bit more detail from the snow with Nik Detail extractor if that is available.

My screen is set for BP light, which has a white background, and the frame blends in with background. Might try a version with a thin darker frame to give a bit of separation.

Cheers

Randy

[Marina Scarr]

Wonderful exposure here and perfect details in your bird. I do think that a thin dark frame would really help to showcase this image.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Very good whites, love this little bird and the proud pose it gave you.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Beautiful winter capture of this beauty, Bill. Like all the detail, and control of the whites. The only thing I might add is to see a bit more catch light in the eye. Well done.




Geoffrey

[Bill Dix]

Thank you all for the comments and helpful suggestions. Here's a repost that tries to address them.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, details, composition and repost looks better. Very well done Bill.

[Bill Dix]

Thanks Jim.